
Join us for an interesting discussion with our intern and long-time dancer, Rebekah, where we explore the cultural stigmas, stereotypes, and hypersexualization of cheerleaders and dancers in media and reality.
*TW: This episode contains conversations surrounding the following topics: sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, eating disorders, and pornography. Please consider your own mental health before listening.
Additional resources/mentioned in this episode:
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/medias-representation-cheerleaders
https://www.cheersounds.com/blog/confessionsstereotypes/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-cheerleader-in-pop-culture-bring-it-on_n_55ba55f1e4b0af35367a859a
https://www.usacheer.org/safety/national-cheerleading-safety-month